
June 17th 5:45pm Thigpen Alley Ribbon Cutting with Grandpa Thigpen’s Grandson Brian & Family will join Picayune Mayor Jim Luke to cut the ribbon.
Witness will Rock the Block @ 6:30pm Sounds of Downtown.
Rolling in the Dough and Hall About Flava will be serving delicious food and beverages.
Enjoy an adult beverage from the Beer Garden Bring a Lawn Chair to Relax & Enjoy the Music. Wear Your Dancing Shoes & Dance in the Street. Location 100 Blk East Canal Picayune MS 39466
Ice Chest Not Allowed. A Picayune Main Street, Inc. Event

Creative Outdoor Spaces 2 Thigpen Alley PDF https://bit.ly/3tvSVfe

In addition, Thigpen was both a founder and the first president of the First National Bank of Picayune, a radio broadcaster, a writer, and a local historian. The Thigpen Store News, a publication that contained local history and articles written by Thigpen, as well as free want ads for the public, ran for over 57 years.
“Grandpa” Thigpen passed away on Christmas Day, 1981, at the Lucius Olen Crosby Memorial Hospital in Picayune, MS. He was 91.
Mural by Andy Green

In July 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added them to the list of threatened species, thus providing federal protection for the very rare and beautiful Pearl River map turtle.
Native to Pearl River County, the bright green plant featured with
Earl the Turtle is the Pitcher Plant – so named because of its resemblance to a water pitcher. It can be viewed live in the South Savanna Bog located at The Crosby Arboretum where it is one of the arboretum’s most identifiable and signature species.
Mural by Artist Andy Green

This incredible device protects honeybees from a major threat – a small hive beetle that destroys honeycomb production. Haselmaier’s baffling invention is sold all over the world.
Sunflowers grow in abundance in Pearl River County. In fact, Coastal Ridge Farm 27075 Road 221, Picayune MS is the Number One location on the Mississippi Sunflower Trail.
Mural by Ashley Anderson Mason





Creative Outdoor Spaces Project 2
Welcome to Thigpen Alley
Picayune Main Street, Inc. Economic Vitality Team & Picayune Public Works Dept. spent many hours on Creative Outdoor Space
Muralist Ashley Mason and Andy Green’s art added culture and historic relevance of our community along with adding an attraction for locals and tourists alike.
MS Power, Coast Electric, MS Main Street and City of Picayune’s support and contributions are appreciated and vital to continue our mission of Revitalizing Downtown Picayune.
Creative Outdoor Spaces Bank Alley & Thigpen Alley bring life to the downtown and will provide a place for outdoor gatherings for years to come.
Community Development Precedes Economic Development

Main Street Community Revitalization Grant
Picayune Main Street, Inc. Board of Directors are thrilled to announce MS Main Street Association received legislative funding for the Main Street Community Revitalization Grant program in the amount of $100,000.00 that will directly benefit Historic Downtown Picayune, MS
MS Main Street Association
The Main Street Community Revitalization Grant program will provide $5 million in funds for eligible projects in MMSA Designated Communities. Communities with a population under 25,000 will each receive $100,000, and communities over 25,000 population will each receive $125,000.
“Our team is excited to roll up our sleeves and help our local programs get to work on significant downtown projects that will make a huge impact in their communities!”
MS Main Street State Executive Director , Thomas Gregory

56TH PICAYUNE BI-ANNUAL FALL STREET FESTIVAL
A PICAYUNE MAIN STREET, INC EVENT
Discover Historic Downtown Picayune, MS and Experience the New South Old Charm that our community is known for. Check out Downtown Antique & Vintage, Art & Clothing Shops & Delicious Local Dining along with over 250 Artisans featuring Antique, Woodwork, Clothing, Jewelry along with a variety of food vendors to please every taste bud. Visit the Street Festival Tab for application and guidelines
April 9, 2022 @ 10am Ribbon Cutting Kids Kingdom Playground @
Friendship Park Designed by Burke Playground and Installed by Planet Recess 1701 South Haugh Avenue Picayune MS 39466
https://www.wlox.com/2022/04/08/friendship-park-upgrades-include-kids-kingdom/
SAVE OUR PARK COOK OFF FUNDRAISER
Gumbo & Dessert Cook Off Results
- Seafood Gumbo
- 1st Team Drennan
- 2nd Team Bud & Lynn
- 3rd PRC Sheriff’s Dept
- Meat Gumbo
- 1st Rowell Correctional Facility
- 2nd Picayune Fire Dept.
- 3rd Team KB Kauffman
- Dessert
- 1st AmeriClean
- 2nd Team Drennan
- 3rd Ashlee Thompson
- People’s Choice
- AmeriClean
